Welder

Looking for a Welder for the Maintenance Department

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform MIG, TIG, stick, and arc welding on steel, stainless steel, and other metals as required.
• Fabricate machine parts, brackets, guards, supports, platforms, and structural components.
• Repair worn or damaged production equipment, conveyors, chutes, and material handling systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and fabrication specifications.
• Cut, grind, drill, and prepare materials for welding and fabrication projects.
• Inspect welds for quality, strength, and compliance with company standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance on welding equipment and fabrication tools.
• Respond to maintenance work orders and emergency repair requests.
• Work safely around corrugators, converting equipment, conveyors, and other manufacturing machinery.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, fabrication projects, and materials used.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and plant efficiency.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in work areas and welding shops.
• Follow all company safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hot Work Permits, and PPE requirements.

Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical or vocational training in welding preferred.
• Experience
• 2+ years of welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Experience in corrugated packaging, paper manufacturing, or industrial maintenance is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques.
• Ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of metal properties, cutting methods, and fabrication techniques.
• Familiarity with industrial maintenance practices.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, grinders, torches, and measuring instruments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work in hot, dusty, noisy, and fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces when necessary.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to moving machinery, heat, noise, dust, and vibration.
• May require overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins to support production needs.
• Compliance with all OSHA, environmental, and company safety regulations is required.

*Weil Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.*